• Director, Clinical Trial Budgeting Services

    Vitalief (New Brunswick, NJ)


    Vitalief – Where Innovation Meets Impact

     

    Vitalief is reshaping how clinical trials and research are done. As a Consulting and Functional Service Provider (FSP), we are a trusted partner working alongside sites, sponsors, and CROs to streamline operations, save time, cut costs, and accelerate breakthroughs that benefit patients.

     

    We’re seeking a strategic, client-facing clinical trial budgeting and coverage analysis expert to lead our Budgeting Services offering. The role combines hands-on budgeting skills, technology innovation, and leadership to grow an outsourcing business focused on clinical trial budgeting and coverage analysis while working collaboratively with our business development team.

     

    Why Join Vitalief?

     

    + PEOPLE FIRST culture that fosters personal and professional growth.

    + Culture that is highly collaborative, innovative, entrepreneurial team committed to improving clinical research.

    + Opportunity to work on impactful projects with industry-leading clients.

    + Competitive compensation = base salary + bonus + equity.

     

    Ready to help reshape the future of clinical trials and research? Apply now and be part of something meaningful!

    Responsibilities:

    + Reporting to the VP of Delivery, serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) and leader for a new outsourcing offering focused on clinical trial and research budgeting and coverage analysis.

    + Working with Vitalief’s Service Delivery leadership, create and profitably grow Vitalief’s clinical trial and research budgeting and coverage analysis outsourcing offering.

    + Review clinical trial protocols and develop clinical trial budgets using internal resources and advanced AI technology.

    + Oversee budget and coverage analysis activities and ensure compliance with CMS, FDA, and NIH guidelines.

    + Participate in consulting engagements and support high-impact financial projects.

    + Support sales efforts and participate in client presentations.

    + Create client proposals and Statements of Work (SOWs); participate and be influential in closing business deals.

    + Help build and evolve innovative service offerings in clinical trials and research.

    + Represent Vitalief at industry events, panels, and thought leadership forums.

    + Help clients negotiate trial budgets with sponsors/CROs; collaborate across departments.

    Required Skills:

    + 10 or more years in clinical research, financial management and operations.

    + Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.

    + Previous consulting experience is highly desirable.

    + Expertise in creating business proposals (i.e., Statements of Work) and ability to gain consensus and acceptance.

    + Strong experience with clinical trial budgeting and coverage analysis (oncology & non-oncology).

    + Skilled in budget negotiation with sponsors/CROs.

    + Excellent executive presence and communication skills.

    + Proven leadership in managing teams, projects, and client relationships.

    + Passion for innovative solutions and working for a startup-like, entrepreneurial environment.

    + Remote position but must be willing to travel on occasion (up to 20%) to client locations and industry conferences within the USA.

     

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer.  Standing, walking, visual perception, talking and hearing.  Lifting up to 20lbs.  Limited travel to various physical locations domestically.

     

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